Loss Of Smell Linked To Hidden Diseases

Study reveals this may be a symptom linked to 140 conditions, including those related to age, memory, and neurological health

Loss of smell — once a tell-tale sign of COVID-19 — has been linked with inflammation in nearly 140 medical conditions, including those related to ageing and menopause, and therefore, could be an early sign of neurological and bodily diseases, according to a study.

Researchers said the results highlighted the role that our sense of smell plays in maintaining physical and mental health.